Swiss Air 111 Crash
Social Studies 2014 Atlantic Canada Project
~ Introduction~
Swiss Air Flight 111 departing from New York JFK, crashed inside Atlantic Canada. The plane was a famous McDonnell Douglas 11 ( MD-11 ) It crashed right on Peggy's Cove at night. While the Swiss Air was contacting with Moncton Airport Air Traffic Control ( YQM ), a rapid fire broke free. As toxic smoke filled the MD-11, the plane fell into steep dive and slammed into the ocean by Peggy's Cove.
Questions Related to the Crash (15)
#1- When was the crash?
The crash was September 2, 1998 at night.
#2- Where was the crash?
The crash was located at Peggy's Cove, New Brunswick.
#3- Why did it happen?
A rapid fire grew when the flight was cruising over Atlantic Canada.
#4- How did this crash affect Atlantic Canada?
Well, economicially, the crash let Atlantc Canada recieve rescue worker job oppurtunitys. Also, different search/recuse vessels came to the scene.
#5- What kind of plane was it?
The Swiss Air 111 flight was with a McDonell Douglas 11 (MD-11), A 3 engine equiped, wide-body aircraft.
#6- How many fatlities were there?
There were 229 (all) fatalities.
#7- How many survivors were there?
There were no survivorss, as the plane was exploded into millions of pieces.
#8- Was the crash preventable?
As I am not a TSB (Transportation Saftey Bureau) investigator, I cannot confirm wheher or not the crash was perventable. I do know that there are different theorys and cause that have been said, blaming different aspects.
#9- What kind of plane was it?
#10- How many people were on the plane?
#11- Where was the plane comming from?
#12- Was this crash deliberate, or accidental?
#13- Does Atlantic Canada have any memorial halls?
Social Studies 2014 Atlantic Canada Project
~ Introduction~
Swiss Air Flight 111 departing from New York JFK, crashed inside Atlantic Canada. The plane was a famous McDonnell Douglas 11 ( MD-11 ) It crashed right on Peggy's Cove at night. While the Swiss Air was contacting with Moncton Airport Air Traffic Control ( YQM ), a rapid fire broke free. As toxic smoke filled the MD-11, the plane fell into steep dive and slammed into the ocean by Peggy's Cove.
Questions Related to the Crash (15)
#1- When was the crash?
The crash was September 2, 1998 at night.
#2- Where was the crash?
The crash was located at Peggy's Cove, New Brunswick.
#3- Why did it happen?
A rapid fire grew when the flight was cruising over Atlantic Canada.
#4- How did this crash affect Atlantic Canada?
Well, economicially, the crash let Atlantc Canada recieve rescue worker job oppurtunitys. Also, different search/recuse vessels came to the scene.
#5- What kind of plane was it?
The Swiss Air 111 flight was with a McDonell Douglas 11 (MD-11), A 3 engine equiped, wide-body aircraft.
#6- How many fatlities were there?
There were 229 (all) fatalities.
#7- How many survivors were there?
There were no survivorss, as the plane was exploded into millions of pieces.
#8- Was the crash preventable?
As I am not a TSB (Transportation Saftey Bureau) investigator, I cannot confirm wheher or not the crash was perventable. I do know that there are different theorys and cause that have been said, blaming different aspects.
#9- What kind of plane was it?
#10- How many people were on the plane?
#11- Where was the plane comming from?
#12- Was this crash deliberate, or accidental?
#13- Does Atlantic Canada have any memorial halls?